Ways Acupuncture Can Help in Labor Preparation Labor Preparation
Labor Preparation
Acupuncture can be a vital support both before and during childbirth to insure your health, the health of your baby, and to insure the progression of labor without unwanted interventions. For centuries, acupuncture has been used to assist women naturally during childbirth.
Its many benefits for labor and delivery include:
Cervical ripening
Optimal positioning of baby
Relaxing the muscles, tendons and ligaments in order to allow baby to easily descend further into the pelvis
Alleviating anxiety, fear, and frustration
Easing any discomforts the mother-to-be may be experiencing (i.e. heartburn, back pain/sciatica, headache, restless legs, etc.)
Maintaining healthy blood pressure
Receiving acupuncture in the weeks leading up to your delivery helps to ensure your comfort and health, and frees you to focus on the most joyful part of childbirth—the moment you meet your baby for the first time.
